Broad Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.15° N 64.48° W

Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
18.9°C
3.4° 

Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broad Cove surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 1,147 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 29th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 4th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 4th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Righto, let’s have a look at what Broad Cove’s got cookin’. Broad Cove is a point break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the south, with a NW offshore. The water temp’s sitting right where it should be for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We’re kickin’ off on Friday the 28th of August, but honestly, it’s flat and messy – cross-on winds and tiny slop around 3 ft to 2 ft with weak energy (60-85). Not worth wettin’ a wetsuit for. Saturday the 29th is a step up, but still pretty ordinary. We’ve got some clean lines thanks to light cross-off breezes, and waves around 3 ft to 3 ft with a short 6-second period. The energy’s low (91-97), so it’s more of a longboard hop than a proper session.

Sunday the 30th drops right off – clean but tiny, 2 ft in the morning and messy by afternoon with a 25 km/h cross-sou’wester. Monday the 31st is cleaner, with a glassy afternoon and offshore NNW winds, but the swell’s gone – 2 ft and zero energy (25). This flat spell drags all the way through to Thursday the 3rd of September. There’s a few half-metre pulses with no push behind ’em.

Now, Thursday the 3rd afternoon sees a jump – 6 ft from the SE at 6 seconds – but it’s onshore, choppy, and the energy is moderate (250). Poor quality, so keep the board on the beach. Friday the 4th is the first real standout. The morning brings 7 ft from the SE with a 9-second period, and while it’s cross-on, the energy’s getting strong (598). The afternoon blows up – 13 ft from the east at 10 seconds, energy through the roof (3703). This is big, powerful swell, and with a shortish period and cross-onshore wind, it’s a mess. This is only for experts – it’s gonna be heavy and choppy. Honestly, with that wind and size, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th morning are flat and glassy. Then Sunday afternoon, another pulse – 7 ft from the east, 10 seconds, 962 energy – light cross-on, still marginal. Monday the 7th is garbage.

But here’s the real gem: Wednesday the 9th of September. Morning sees clean 4 ft from the east, 10 seconds, with moderate offshore WNW winds at 25 km/h. Energy’s moderate (225), and the conditions are clean. This is the standout. It’s got a nice groundswell feel, good shape, and the offshore wind will keep it lined up. The point will handle that east swell nicely. Crowds are likely here, but for waves like that, you’ll share. The afternoon holds up at 3 ft with similar wind – still worth a paddle.

Thursday the 10th is smaller but clean offshore again – 3 ft in the afternoon but dropping period. After that, it fades into tiny clean surf through to the end of the 16-day run.

So, for the best on offer, lock in Wednesday the 9th of September – 4 ft east swell, offshore wind, clean conditions. Friday the 4th’s 13 ft is massive but only for the brave and experienced. Everything else is either flat or poor.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SE
8
0.7
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
82
75
48
65
74
58
24
19
40
45
28
18
12
10
15
37
43
47
46
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
5
S
10
WNW
5
W
15
NNW
10
W
25
SW
15
WSW
20
NNW
5
NNW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
ESE
10
NNW
15
NE
10
ESE
0
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Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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glassy
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High Tide
9:16AM1.59m
9:24PM1.67m
9:51AM1.66m
10:03PM1.66m
10:27AM1.71m
10:43PM1.64m
11:04AM1.73m
11:25PM1.59m
11:44AM1.73m
00:11AM1.52m
12:30PM1.70m
1:03AM1.45m
Low Tide
3:05AM0.20m
3:18PM0.30m
3:39AM0.18m
3:57PM0.25m
4:14AM0.18m
4:37PM0.21m
4:50AM0.20m
5:20PM0.20m
5:28AM0.24m
6:05PM0.22m
6:11AM0.31m
6:56PM0.25m
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Temp °C
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24
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Feels °C
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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